Junior High Assistant Track & Field Coach

Young World Physical Education; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Junior High Assistant Track & Field Coach in Rantoul, Illinois. The role involves assisting in organizing the track program, conducting practices, and instructing student athletes on strategies and techniques.

The ideal candidate should possess effective coaching skills, knowledge of Illinois regulations, and experience at the junior high or high school level. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential for this part-time position.

Qualifications

• Some experience as a track coach at the junior high or high school level preferred.
• Possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Have thorough knowledge of Illinois rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with instructing students in rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of track & field.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach.
• Assess students’ skills, monitor them during competition and practice.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Communication

Team management

Knowledge of regulations

Job description

Junior High Assistant Track & Field Coach

Position: Junior High Assistant Track Coach

Job Summary

Assist the head coach in organizing the track program at the assigned school. Conduct practices, motivate students, and instruct student athletes on game strategies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with instructing students in rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of track & field.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities and exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assess students’ skills, monitor them during competition and practice, and keep the head coach informed of athletic performance.
• Assist with determining game strategy.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competitions.
• Follow established injury procedures.
• Model sports‑like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards students, officials, and spectators.
• Maintain the equipment room in orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security.
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
• Accompany and supervise the team to and from all contests.
• Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency information cards, and related records.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Assume responsibility for a group until all athletes are dressed and have left the building.
• Consult with the head coach on team supplies and record keeping.
• Obtain, transport, check, and refill the medical kit for all events.
• Order and supply the medical kit through district nurses.

General Qualifications

• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the head coach, athletic director, principal, or other appropriate administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some experience as a track coach at the junior high or high school level preferred.
• Possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Have thorough knowledge of Illinois rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Mental Requirements

• Communicate verbally and in writing with co‑workers, students, parents, and community members.
• Work without direct supervision.
• Exhibit concentrated mental and visual effort to plan and perform assigned work.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Show mental alertness, attention to detail, organization, prioritization, meeting deadlines, and following up on tasks.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, deal with all personnel levels, and general public professionally.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Remain calm, use good judgment, and think quickly and rationally in stressful situations.
• Make decisions on behalf of students, staff, and community.
• Diffuse stressful situations with others and contribute to positive relationships.
• Develop cooperation of others and consistently exceed expectations in response to requests.
• Encourage teamwork and place team success above individual gain.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height.
• Bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Background Check

Background Check and EHR check required.

Position Type

Part‑Time.